Japanese Ceramics & Works of Art Object Details

Imari porcelain dish Japan, Edo Period, circa 1700-20

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The dish is of circular form with a shaped rim and underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration with gilt highlights. The well is of circular form and contains floral sprays. The surrounding cavetto is split into four reserves with opposing designs of yatsuhashi, and flowering tree and rock designs. The rear of the plate has a band of scrolling flowers.

Dimensions

31.5cm diameter

Condition

The plate has a shallow chip to the upper rim approximately 1cm long. There is a hairline crack from the rim and running down into the cavetto. There are some firing marks, scratches and rubbing to the glaze and enamels in places. Otherwise it is in reasonably good condition.

Note

The Yatsuhashi motif of a bridge surrounded by irises was first developed by Ogata Korin (1658-1716) who was the founder of the Rimpa School. It was such a popular motif that it was used on all mediums within Japan as well as being used in the design of export porcelain.

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